Nutrition

It has been suggested that the modern broiler chicken does not eat to its energy needs, rather its intake is a factor of gut capacity related to its voracious appetite. Photo: Mark Pasveer

25-10-2023 | Article

Meeting the energy needs of poultry to perform optimally

Methionine is one of 9 essential amino acids and one of only 2 that contain sulphur. It helps kick-start the synthesis of protein and is an important component of many tissues, including bone, muscle, ligaments, organs, skin and feathers. Photo: Canva

13-10-2023 | News

Organic poultry to benefit from high methionine grain

A study shows that organic acids counter the effects of high stocking densities on broilers

09-10-2023 | Article

Broilers with a high stocking density benefit from organic acids

Photo: Canva

20-09-2023 | Article

Optimising layer performance and designing functional eggs with selenium yeast

Many poultry farmers mix their chicken feed themselves, but it is important to achieve the correct balance of nutrients. Photo: Canva

18-09-2023 | News

New poultry feed app helps farmers optimise nutrition

Apple waste has high concentrations of carbohydrates, minerals and dietary fibre, as well as other beneficial phytochemicals. Photo: Peter Roek

31-08-2023 | Article

Fruit and vegetable products in poultry feeding

Andrea Jagodic, Flybox co-founder and CEO: “Now, with the funding[...] we can push forward in our mission to facilitate sustainable farming practices and increase global food security by unlocking insect farming on a wider scale for farmers that desperately need solutions today.” Photo: FlyBox

21-08-2023 | News

World’s first modular insect farm project underway

Broilers

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